TBB Staff

Since Wednesday, agents thwarted eight human smuggling attempts that led to the arrest of seven human smugglers and 53 illegal aliens.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday promotions for the communications staff, as Jonah Goldberg is now the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications while Danny Elizondo is now the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications.

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) asking the agency to declare Hidalgo County a disaster area following the impact of Hurricane Hanna in July.

Rio Grande Valley FC acquired midfielder Juan Carlos Azocar on loan from Deportivo La Guaira in Venezuela’s Primera Division, the club announced today.

Today, the Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) approved more than $135.7 million in new authorization for construction projects in Hidalgo County as well as $23.1 million in funding adjustments for previously approved projects.

Today, the Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) met and took action on items that benefit Nueces and Jim Wells Counties.

On Tuesday, three failed drug smuggling attempts lead to the seizure of over 1400 pounds of marijuana.

The Downtown Management District (DMD) is bringing back the Downtown Fresh Air Food Court thanks to the City of El Paso and the CARES Act.

He’s a paramedic, college administrator, teacher, biker, guitarist, and singer. But, if you ask Dr. David Pearse what his favorite role is, he’ll probably tell you it’s a toss-up between being a grandfather and health care worker.

Today, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved Local Parks Grants for the City of Edinburg's Chapin Road Hike-and-Bike Trail and the City of Palmview's Nature Park.